Gemini 4:4:4 User Manual
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1. www Gemini444 com 28 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual CineForm Neo a 3D Remaster Export j 2 Once files are converted to CineF 444 you can import them e cother installed Codecs Eyeon Fusion 6 Native Support E H Maxon e 10 1 e Apply Color Correction A3 LE Final Production peo Sch The Foundry Nuke 6 3 Nativas Furnace A 3 Import ative Support e Check Playback FurnaceCore e Apply Color Correction e Apply LUT e Edit Production Planned Support of Gemini DPX files near future Final Production Native Support e Create a new bin e Import File Final Production e Select File As Sequence www Gemini444 com 29 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Import Nativesuppot geek Payback Resolve Lite e Apply Color Correction NLE Final Production Bo LUT Export Uncompressed Quicktime Movie you have DeckLink 3D or 4 4 4 card it will playback and exp DPX Translator Import Native Support sChedeblavback A Export Uncompressed Quicktime Movie aa DPX Viewers DJViwer Native Support iz Jpeg DPX etc AZ Photoshop Media Express DPX Translator POM DPX Head Editor www Gemini444 com 30 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual A2. __I N WARNING DO NOT REMOVE EITHER SSD CARD DURING PLAYBACK THIS MAY RESULT IN DATA THAT IS UNRECOVERABLE ue 2 Tap the blue Play Button The most recent clip taken will immediately begin playing a E 12 25 22 22 me ES 3 When Play has been initiated the button will change to a Pause Button 4 When you have completed your review tap the Mode again to toggle back to REC Mode PLAYLIST For additional options in playback you may choose the Playlist Menu Quick Key to display a list of clips including metadata and other clip information To reveal hide clip info simply tab the lt lt button may WR WW ALL X LOOP www Gemini444 com 20 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 1 Make sure your Toggle is in PLAY Mode 2 Click the Playlist Quick Key in the left upper third of the monitor y 3 Select deselect by tapping the box next to a clip X a You may choose multiple clips b Use the page arrows k Bl to reveal additional and previous clips 5 clips displayed per page Selections from previous page will not be lost when using this function C Choose ALL to select all available clips d Choose LOOP to loop or continuously play selected clips 4 Tap the Play Button a Tap Pause Button to pause b Toggle to REC Mode when completed to stop www Gemini444 com 21 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual TRANSFER Data from your SSD is copied over eSA
3. External Internal RAID N e WER USB Power Only 5 c O gt SS Il SES E o gt S eSATA to USB 3 0 Adapter e katemms RAID c e O E g Express Card to eSATA Adapter External RAID Thunderbolt Furture ER Underbolt ms i 10Gbps 1 0 www Gemini444 com 24 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Accessing amp Using the SSD on A Computer SSD s used with the Gemini will report as almost entirely full 250 MB free ona computer as the Gemini reserves almost the entire SSD for video only and prevents the computer from writing to this area Thus the Gemini video area on the SSD is essentially read only on a computer The SSD s can be used on a computer for playing video directly from the card for copying video onto the computer s file system or to copy firmware update files from computer to SSD for updating the Gemini see the User Manual for more details on updating the Gemini Note Macs require a PCI gt Sata Expansion Card to be able to attach a SSD to the Mac via the Transfer Station Mac Insert the SSD label up into the provided Transfer Station and attach the Transfer Station to the Mac via PCI gt SATA port and the USB port which only provides power The SSD will appear as a Volume within Finder on the Mac and can be treated as part of the File System Like other Volumes on the Mac the Volume must be dismounted within Finder before being physically removed from the Tra
4. Scene Take and Day values are placed in the Slate Info defined field in the DPX header e the Reel value is additionally placed in the Input Device Name field of the DPX header e the Camera value is placed in the Input Device Serial Number field of the DPX header e the Project value is placed in the Project field of the DPX header e Most Metadata is displayed for each clip in the Play List in Play Review mode on the Gemini Recorder This includes Scene Take Timecode Date Time and Shooting Day e Added 2 channel audio support over SDI recorded as WAV files and placed alongside the DPX files for a given recording WAV file will only be produced if audio is present over the incoming SDI stream during record e Added Play List Play Selection functionality gt Clips may be selected for Playback out of the Gemini via the Play List tab along the left side of the LCD screen in Play Review mode gt All selected clips will be played in sequence and optionally the playback will loop continuously if the Loop option is selected until manually stopped gt The default behavior of the Play List is to play and loop the last recorded clip e Added Screen Flip function Gemini gt Set gt LCD gt Flip to flip the Video and On Screen Display by 180 degrees This is to allow more flexibility of mounting the Gemini 4 4 4 as it can now be mounted upside down wh
5. gt SSD s gt FORMAT SSDI1 or GEMINI gt SSD s gt FORMAT SSD2 from the Menu to format the SSD s This process will take approximately 30 seconds for a 256GB and 60 seconds for 512GB cards After the SSD s have been used to record any video the video must be e transferred to another device before reformatting the SSD s otherwise the video will be lost forever 4 ZE Ge Ee hl K La mi hw ai gt A S GB ct k Ri fe i n Fi ru SSD 1 SSD Status Indicators Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D System Status Indicat SSD Status Indicators gt tatus INelcators The LED lights associated with each SSD drive will display the following status color indicators Drive needs to be formatted within the Gemini Drive is completely full and can be played back or formatted for a new record Drive is ready to record SSD card is initializing Drive is currently playing back Drive is currently recording NEVER REMOVE SSD DURING RECORD OR PLAYBACK Powering Up System Test Drive has old clips which can be played back but to record new SSD s must be formatted System Status Indicators The LED lights located in between each SSD drive in the middle of the unit will display the following status color indicators Ready for record Recording IF FLASHING RED SEE TROUBLESHOOTING BELOW Play Mode CURRENTLY PLAYING www Gemini444 com 17 Page Ge
6. www Gemini444 com 38 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual insert SSD s with the older clips only after powering the unit Please note that the Gemini 4 4 4 may be used to record from 4 2 2 sources in addition to 4 4 4 sources Known Issues 1 0 594 e During playback of clips from the Gemini Recorder if the Loop option is selected the video audio can get out of sync with respect to each other over time Additionally during Loop play the audio may disappear altogether These are only limitations of the Loop play the actual recorded video audio files are intact and in sync e During playback of clips from the Gemini Recorder the only functions available are Play and Stop both functions are available via the Play Stop button on the bottom of screen At this time no other Play functions such as Pause or Trick Play functions are available e During playback on rare occasions the video can shift vertically Restarting the Play will correct the video shift This is only present while playing from the Gemini the actual recorded video files are intact e HDMI Output and Analog Audio Input are not functioning at this time e Single Link video inputs must be attached to the SDI A In port on the Gemini e When using Timecode Trigger as the Record Trigger repeated timecodes may be experienced on the final 2 or 3 frames of a given recording e For the Metadata fields no method exists to clear these fie
7. CS4 aoa e After Effects Project For optimal playback import as After CS5 e Premier Pro Sequence Effects Project or import as Premier Pro CS5 5 e Uncompressed Quicktime Movie Project directly from After Effects ky Goetz www Gemini444 com 27 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Playback Native Support oply Color Correction 1 5 3 FCP7 Apply LUT Final Cut Pro Project Seguence xport to Final Cut P e In p Glue Tools Mac Compressor Import e Glue Tools Mac Encode 3 5 FCP 7 Cineform Remaster 4 FCP X IS Export Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes Meo then Encode to Codec of choice D Final Cut Pro SERRE lug In Glue Tools Mac eCheck Playback P Cineform Remaster eEdit Plug In allows you to import DPX files Production deliverable file directly AutoDesk e Apply Color Correction Export e Uncompressed Quicktime Movie e Edit e Final Production e DS 10 5 Native Support e Check Playback Import Native Support Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM ProRes moor Metafuse e Check Playback i Cineform Remaster e Edit 8 8 Plug In allows you to import DPX files Export Production deliverable file directly
8. Solid State Drives SSD 256GB 512GB sizes Spanning Supported Metadata SSD Performance 250 MBytes Sec Write 415 MBytes Sec Read 6 Gbps SATA Interface Note Only SSD Media supplied by Convergent Design can be used in the Gemini Transfer Station 1 8 SSD to 6 Gbps eSATA transfer station included IA Fi ni 2 _ a Built In LCD Monitor 5 high brightness LCD 800 cd m 800 x RGB x 480 Pixels 24 Bit 900 1 True Contrast Wide 170 Viewing Angle Color Calibrated at Factory 1 1 Pixel Mode User positioning of desired window via touch screen control Planned Software Compatibility Support for Avid Final Cut Pro with GlueTools Premiere Smoke Flame DaVinci others Menu System Touch Sensitive menu system Menus can be hidden LCD can be dimmed HD SDI Embedded SMPTE RP 188 or LTC via optional cable or Internal Timecode Planned Digital Audio I O HD SDI Embedded uncompressed 24 Bit 48K 2 channels stored in WAV format Analog Audio I O e mic or consumer line level input headphone or consumer line level output 3D Dual Stream Paid option for Full Stereo dual stream record and playback in a single Gemini unit Planned Option Cameras must be Gen locked to operate properly with the Gemini Left and Right Video Streams recorded as individual files in full uncompressed Planned Vertical Flip Horizontal Flop for either both streams Planned Individual output of each stream or Combine Si
9. computer off then attach the Transfer Station SSD and both cables then power on your computer In this case the computer should recognize your drive After copying files to the SSD you may need to shut down your computer for the Windows Cache to be cleared so that the files are actually written to the SSD Allow 10 20 seconds for Windows to recognize the SSD after insertion Windows XP Avoid having the SSD attached at time of booting a Windows XP machine Otherwise if an SSD is attached at time of Windows boot up Windows may try to boot from the SSD When removing an SSD from the Transfer Station allow at least 15 seconds before inserting another SSD Allow 10 20 seconds for Windows to recognize the SSD after insertion www Gemini444 com 26 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual POST WORKFLOW software Imp Exp File Type Function and General Notes After Effects e Check Playback t Native S t a e After Effects Project i E an See joan a fy Boon e Premier Pro Sequence i Se EE rectly to Adobe Premier e Uncompressed Quicktime Movie Ae CS5 e Premier Pro Sequence WE CS5 5 e Uncompressed Quicktime Movie au s will be dependent of any Codec installed Es SOON e Codec of Choice DNxHD XDCAM on your i i ProRes Photosho Native Support CS4 CS5 Viewer individual frames DPX CS5 5 Export Used to check a Single Frame Es JPG etc Premier Pro Native Support Be sure to select Numbered Stills Option
10. n gt uN Pal 01 24 05 27 e 4gm Power SDIA SDIB Audio HDMI Audio SDI A SDIB Remote 6 19 In In In Out Out Out Out Tally Power SDIA SDIB Audio HDMI Audio SDI A SDIB Remote IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT Tally www Gemini444 com 6 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021012 001 WARNING DO NOT ENCLOSE THE UNIT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER Keep the area around the cooling fins vertical lines on the back of the Gemini open for air flow Gemini 4 4 4 and SSD s will operate at full e potential under these conditions Keep the unit vertical for best cooling MENU STRUCTURE The Gemini 4 4 4 menu can be accessed through the buttons along the top of the screen By tapping on a Main Menu heading a Sub Menu 1 navigation will appear Likewise by tapping a Sub Menu 1 heading a Sub ltem 2 and so on may appear and subsequently provide you with an Option related to that GEMINI ff INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS AUTO HIDE GUIDES ON Sub Menu 1 Available Ea Sub Menu Selection Setting Saved On www Gemini444 com 7 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 Sub Menu 3 Additional Information kee Description N The on screen menu will disappear after 15 seconds of idling Touching the screen anywhere will bring the menu Auto Hide back Off The on screen menu will always be displayed unless the hide button is touched n Ma Brightness Time A T E oves any
11. setting off This setting only affects the output video 4 2 2 Input will always be converted to 4 4 4 for recording Use this setting if you want to output 4 4 4 RGB usually Dual Link HD SDI Not valid with 4 2 2 Input Click to remove all content buttons from the screen Tap the monitor anywhere to reveal Metadata Rec Mode Playlist Play Mode See Preparations Setting Metadata page 12 for more information on Metatdata See Playback page 19 for more information on Playlist Next Take Click to reveal Clip Scene and Take info Click lt lt to collapse www Gemini444 com 10 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual MODE TOGGLE amp STATUS Across the bottom of your Gemini monitor you will find the Control Bar including Mode Functions and related Indicators and Buttons Scene amp Take Status Line masta ona Quick Key Voltage Jade 25 22 rese AE Remaining Internal Temp Record Time Video Input Format Timecode Video Output Format Record Play Stop Button Mode Switch Description Status Line The status line will indicate when you have successfully changed or applied a setting Record Play Stop Click to initiate the appropriate action Button Record Stop Play Scene amp Take Scene name set in Metadata Take auto ri dii one record to the next e hd 12 25 22 22 Mode Switch Tapping will move the arrow gt to toggl
12. to fresh air for cooling 23 Never leave the Gemini 4 4 4 in hot sun without protection for an extended period of time If it has been in a hot car please allow time for it to cool 24 Protect it from rain splashes and other inclement weather 25 Do not leave the Gemini 4 4 4 flat on a table with the power on A vertical position is best as it allows air to flow naturally over the cooling fins 26 Do not feed the Gemini 4 4 4 reverse voltage DC or voltages over 19 Volts Do not plug in the Anton Bauer D Tap or P Tap connectors in backwards Caution Some non Anton Bauer P Tap power outlets allow the P Tap or D Tap connector to be plugged in backwards If you do then the Gemini 4 4 4 will stop working and it will have to be repaired 27 Respect the Touch Sensitive LCD Do not use hard objects to operate the touch screen A ball point or other pen should not be used Use our provided stylus or something similar Caution The Touch Screen and LCD are expensive to replace www Gemini444 com 13 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual POWER There are multiple ways to power your Gemini 4 4 4 1 Using the provided AC Power Supply which includes international power plugs 2 Using 4 Pin XLR Power using the supplied 4 Pin XLR to 4 Pin Hirose Power Cable 3 Using an Anton Bauer or IDX Battery with a D Tap connection A D Tap to 4 Pin Hirose Power Cable is included 4 Using any 4 Pin Hirose Power cable as provided by Convergent Design for Gemin
13. visit patate http www convergent Tall Ua More gt gt design com ProductUpdates WereListening aspx i www Gemini444 com 40 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Limited Warranty Convergent Design warrants Gemini 4 4 4 and all included accessories against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years for registered units 1 year for non registered units and 3 months for units used as rentals from the original date of purchase Convergent Design disclaims all other warranties Convergent Design will not be liable for damages of any kind including but not limited to compensation or reimbursement on account of failure of the unit or any of its accessories or its recording media external storage systems or any other media or storage systems to record or playback content of any type Also Convergent Design will not be liable for a failure of the unit to properly record or play back for any reason Convergent Design s total liability in all cases is limited to the actual purchase price If you discover a defect please refer to our Return Merchandise Policy below During the warranty period Convergent Design at its option will repair or replace product or product components which in its opinion prove defective provided the unit is returned freight charges prepaid to Convergent Design Parts and components used in the repair process may be recycled or repaired at Convergent Design s sole discretion This
14. warranty service will be performed at no charge to the registered owner provided the product is shipped prepaid to Convergent Design Convergent Design reserves the right to determine whether a needed repair is subject to the warranty as per its provisions stated herein Transit damage caused by inadequate packing violates the warranty The warranty will be void if in the opinion of Convergent Design the product has been damaged through accident misuse misapplication or as a result of service or modification not authorized in writing by Convergent Design Opening the unit and breaking the warranty seals voids the warranty unless specifically authorized in advance by Convergent Design WARNING THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND ARE ITEMS FOR WHICH CONVERGENT DESIGN DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY e Damage due to the use of an AC power supply other than the one supplied or use of any inappropriate power source e Damage due to overheating conditions The unit will attempt to shut down if powered on in the event of overheating before damage can occur www Gemini444 com 41 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual e Damage due to exposure to water or other liquids or excessive dust or sand e Damage caused by dropping or other rough handling e Damage caused by any overvoltage conditions or reverse voltage conditions e Any physical damage to the LCD and or Touch Screen including scratches e Damage to any connect
15. Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVER EE 3 D e Ee ei HR RE 3 FEATURES eo 4 CEMINI 444 ANATOMY lion biotopi 6 MENU STRUCTURE LL ln 7 CEMINNI lt ina 8 JE WE 9 RECORD lean 9 Sue E A WEE 10 MENU QUICK KEYS na 10 PREPARATION aa E youve neue oeeeeea ties 12 TIPS TECHNIQUES SRECOMMENDATIONS i 12 POW E 14 AC POWGeFrSUpbY ela ara 14 IN REI 14 REOSTRATON era 15 pol al a Cd ie TE 15 SETTINGMETADATA ene eee ee eee ee ee i 15 DPX HEADER MET TADATA Ra 16 XML FILE EE 16 FANDEING SSD CARDS LL 16 FORMATTING SSD CARDS E 16 SSD Status NAGI CAC ONS a esacoatar ccenvadesacsitenssadinecdusandacosadactarniiacatesasdesossadecasnadarnaanedelacnisaeaanscateenaannces 17 System Status Indicators E 17 NEE e LEE 18 Recording Time Medie 18 www Gemini444 com 1 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Recording gl Cd d at d Le KEE 18 DPL 19 PAPI ea 20 PLAY CIST EE 20 TRANSFER Golia 22 Best User e eg d Le 22 Performance laicale 22 Fie SUD 60 EEN 22 l ransferConfigurationsi alleluia 24 Accessing amp Using the SSD on A Computer e 25 POST WORKFLOW allaccia 27 APRENDA orea E a A A OT ee E A E TE ere ee 31 ERNEST Eed 31 e lege d Le li 35 Gemini Mechanical DAaWINgs Lace re iaia ai 36 Remote Connector El a Le TE EE 36 Firmware Version 1 0 592 see also Release Notes 37 SL 37 KNOWN Issues 1 0 594 erre eee ei 39 Trouble Shooting amp Support 40 Limited Warranty acari rica 41 l
16. PPENDIX Firmware Updates We strongly recommend you always keep your Gemini 4 4 4 updated with the latest firmware We frequently add new features and bug fixes at no cost Firmware Update Instructions We recommend that you print out these instructions if possible 022 25 1 Your computer must have an internet connection so you may access our website 2 Navigate to our website http www convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Gemini444 aspx On the Right Side of the page you will find Current Firmware Make a note of the firmware version that you will be downloading 3 Format a SSD in the Gemini 4 4 4 ensuring that no important clips are on the SSD first 4 Insert the formatted SSD card in the transfer station 5 Connectthe transfer station to your computer connecting both the USB and eSATA cables to your computer and the transfer station If your computer does not recognize the SSD you may need to reboot your computer a We recommend creating a folder named something like the following Gemini 444 Firmware 2011 11 11 001 1 0 105 Use today s date and firmware number as listed in our webpage But you may create a folder using a folder name of your choice 6 Navigate to Gemini 444 Firmware Updates On the Right Side of the page you will find the Current Firmware and Release Notes www Gemini444 com 31 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 7 Click on the firmware version that you wish to dow
17. TA USB is used for ONLY powering the Transfer Station Data cannot be copied via USB If your computer is not equipped with an eSATA port then you will need to purchase an Adaptor or expansion card Additional options include USB 3 0 to eSATA Adaptor or PCI eSATA Adaptor Best User Practices The best way to transfer is to connect the eSATA adapter the Transfer Station and the SSD then boot the computer Use 6 GB eSATA adapters for maximum performance Do not force cables or the SSD into Transfer Station See image for proper connectivity Performance The Gemini 4 4 4 SSD s can perform up to 400MBps Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest median in the transfer process For example eSATA 3Gbps cards have a max performance of 270MBps and eSATA 1 5Gbps have a max performance of 130MBps Typical Hard Drives Non Raid generally perform anywhere in the range of 80 130MBps For maximum performance make sure you are using eSATA 6 Gbps to a Raid configuration Video Data Rate Video Format Mbytes Sec 1080p24 4 4 4 10 Bit 186 6 1080p25 4 4 4 10 Bit 194 4 1080p30 4 4 4 8 Bit 186 6 1080p30 4 4 4 10 Bit 233 3 It s recommended to not exceed 250 clips per card File Support The Gemini 4 4 4 recorder accepts inputs from both HD SDI 4 2 2 and 4 4 4 cameras 4 4 4 Cameras currently must have HD SDI Dual Link HD SDI 3G will be supported in a future firmware release www Gemini444 com 22 Pag
18. ase note a The System Status Indicator is red b Oneofthe SSD Status Indicators is Red If you have two cards in the other light should be green c The Status Bar will turn red and your time code should be incrementing H 10 0W 1080PSF25 RECORDING CLIP0000003 35c 4 2 2 KR ey 2 hee 16 33 8 To stop recording click the blue Stop Button The Status Line will indicate that the Record is Complete 9 Record again or to watch your clips you are ready for Playback Mode DPX Gemini records video into DPX dpx files DPX is a file format that is specifically designed for uncompressed video Each DPX file actually only stores one single frame of video Therefore each record will have a single folder that contains all of the DPX files For NLE workflow options see TRANSFER page 18 p TIP Clip Name and Clip Number AAAAAAA 000 will increment This can be adjusted by the User under the RECORD CLIP www Gemini444 com 19 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual PLAYBACK Now that you have successfully recorded to your Gemini 4 4 4 it s time to harness its playback capabilities on its high definition 800 x 480 monitor 1 If the gt is next to PLAY on the Mode Toggle you are ready to play back If not tap the Mode once to toggle to PLAY Mode The Status Line will indicate that you are now in Play Review Mode wE lt t lt lt lt lt y 1
19. current Guides ING the video and on screen Great for certain ay by 180 mounting options te THIS DOES NOT Flip the video and on screen FLIP 1 isplay to normal view MAGE Adjustable in 10 Increments Click OK to save selection Set the appropriate date Restore all default settings Indicates your product was Reguires nothing further successfully registered after initial registration Reset i EI See o Displays the firmware version serial number of your Gemini unit and warranty date LI IT Permanently erases everything WARNING on SSD 1 DATA WILL NOT BE RECOVERABLE Permanently erases everything Sief bw UA LI im lt ew os J SE ae www Gemini444 com 8 Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual INPUTS Sub Menu 1 Sub Menu 2 RECORD Dropdown Sub Item gec Button TRIGGER SDI Timecode CLIP Clio Name Clip AAAAAAAA COOO www Gemini444 com Description Timecode is extracted from the S signal coming from your camera LTC to 6 pin via remote port and adaptor cable Description Recording is started by touching the record button on the Gemini screen Recording will start when incrementing timecode is detected from the SDI input and will stop ecording when timecode is not incrementing Allows the user t
20. de by Side Line by Line Anaglyph 50 50 Composite and Luma Differencing Planned ARRIRAW Option SC for ARRIRAW recording and playback with Confidence Monitoring planned for March Remote Control Option Wired Remote Control with Tally Light and LTC I O Options are extra cost items Power Requirements SE Volts DC 8 to 16 watts active 4 0 watt power save mode planned 7 second boot Size Weight 138 x 120 x 37 mm 5 4 x 4 7 x 1 45 612g 1 35 lb Milled Aluminum Case Environmental 10 to 40 C Ambient Temp Operating 20 70 C Storage Gemini 4 4 4 Recorder eSATA Transfer Station HD SDI cables HDMI cable Hot shoe with 1 4 x20 Ball Mount Universal AC Power Supply 4 Pin XLR Power Cable D Tap Power Cable Stylus Custom Fitted Hard Plastic Case 256GB 512GB SSD Media extra Transfer Stations DC to DC Converter Input 20 to 32V Timecode Gemini Production Kit Optional Accessories Output 12V Sun Shade Remote Control Planned 1080p29 97 30 and 1080p50 59 94 60 data planned must be striped across both drives so simultaneous recording 3D is not supported for these formats Data from two SSDs can be readily combined for editing Also 1080p50 59 94 60 planned only supported in 4 2 2 sampling Specifications subject to change without notice Record Times See Page 15 www Gemini444 com 35 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Gemini Mechanical Drawings Useful for your mounting n
21. e Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 021012 001 All DPX files are recorded so that each frame of video is a single file with all frames from a single recording being contained within a single file folder All Files Recorded by the Gemini 4 4 4 are recorded as 4 4 4 10 Bit RGB DPX Files as this is the industry standard T Thus each time you start and stop a recording it will create a new file folder which takes the name of the Clip as setup via a menu item in the Gemini 4 4 4 All clips reside in a CLIPS folder on the Solid State Drive SSD m er ce MS N mm SETITAKE001 SETITAKE002 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 A 0001 DPX 0002 DPX 0003 DPX 0004 DPX 0005 DPX x s ay PNR E mm mm D D D D EI SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 SETITAKE001 000 0006 DPX 0007 DPX 0008 DPX 0009 DPX 0010 DPX CLIPS CLIPO01001 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIP001 001 CLIPO001001 0000001 DPX CLIPO001001 0000002 DPX Etc CLIPO001002 Assuming that the RECORD CLIP is set to CLIP001 002 CLIPO001002 0000001 DPX CLIPO001002 0000002 DPX Etc DPX Frames May contain up to 60 000 Frames per Clip Based on 512GB Drive www Gemini444 com 23 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Transfer Configurations External Internal RAID USB power onl LS eSATA PCI Adapter Card Workstation Configuration 1
22. e between Rec and Play Mode REC PLAY Remaining Record Time Remaining record time per card shown as SSD1 SSD2 Quick Key Click the caret to display options then click to apply NOTE Viewing LUTs are not applied to recorded material 4 4 4 input only www Gemini444 com 1 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual PREPARATIONS TIPS TECHNIQUES amp RECOMMENDATIONS The Gemini 4 4 4 is a sophisticated technologically advanced device A few simple tips techniques and recommendations can help ensure a successful shoot 1 Register your unit now as you need access to the Internet to do so It must be registered Otherwise the unit is disabled 2 Obtain the Gemini 4 4 4 and all the necessary batteries chargers well in advance of your shoot Please be certain to plug the power cable into the power input which is on the left side the remote control connector is on the right side Forcing the power connector into the remote control connector will damage the Gemini 4 4 4 3 Obtain genuine Convergent Design SSD s No other SSD s will work in the Gemini 4 4 4 This is to ensure that the SSD s are fast enough and have been fully tested prior to your shoot 4 Extra high quality HD SDI cables are very desirable and should be available on every shoot These must be good quality 75 Ohm cables with true 75 Ohm connectors 5 Please read the manual you will gain a lot of practical knowledge The latest version is on our website
23. eeds and designs please find below mechanical drawings of the Gemini 4 4 4 HIGH TEMPERATURE FAN BRACKET RIGHT REAR LEFT PP gt gt TI TT LI di i Q WM a_i lo lol Le Le 2 710 14 20 ke 8 5 420 137 7 Remote Connector Pinout TOP O 1 Power 6 5 19V 1 232 RX 2 Power 6 5 19V 2 Remote 3 Ground 3 LTC I O 4 Ground 4 GPI 5 GND 6 232 TX www Gemini444 com 36 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Firmware Version 1 0 592 see also Release Notes Features e Added support for 1080p 24 00 frame rate in addition to the already supported 1080p23 98 and 1080p25 Additionally 1080p23 98 is reported more precisely as 23 98 in the Input Status window of the LCD screen e The DPX file naming convention was changed For the character preceding the frame counter digits we replaced the with a _ Files now begin at 0000000 instead of 0000001 and count forward as before Example For a clip named CLIPO000001 the DPX files will be named CLIPO000001_0000000 DPX CLIPO000001_0000001 DPX CLIPO000001_0000002 DPX etc e Fixed Outputs Mode setting to be correctly saved when the setting is changed e Added a Next Take info button on the left side of screen w
24. eie lite Kl Cu acilia 42 www Gemini444 com 2 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual OVERVIEW PACKAGE CONTENTS Make sure you have the following items supplied with your Gemini 4 4 4 upon purchase Transfer Station eSATA Type C to Type A Data Cable Power D Tap XLR Power Cable 4 Pin 4 Pin Universal AC Power Supply Microfiber Cloth Hot Shoe Mount NOTE Only Convergent Design SSD s will work in the Gemini 4 4 4 These SSD s available in 256GB and 512GB must be purchased separately Your Gemini 4 4 4 dealer is an ideal place to purchase these SSD s www Gemini444 com 3 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual FEATURES The Gemini 4 4 4 is a professional high definition video recorder that fits in the palm of your hand and is easily mountable on your camera It is very light weight and small in size Gemini 4 4 4 functions as a high quality monitor with a wide viewing angle high brightness with great contrast and no compromise video playback device The footage from the Gemini 4 4 4 can be easily incorporated into virtually any workflow using your favorite codec or as native uncompressed DPX sequences With an extra cost option Gemini 4 4 4 is also capable of recording combining and playing back 3D video The Gemini 4 4 4 records to specially certified and tested 1 8 solid state hard drives that can be purchased from Convergent Design through your local dealer UNCOMPRESSED 4 4 4 RGB QUALITY The Gem
25. en SSD s then Format SSD1 or Format SSD2 This step is very important Then power off the Gemini 4 4 4 then Power it back on If you fail to perform this step to power cycle the unit then all features of the Gemini 4 4 4 may not work properly TROUBLE SHOOTING UPDATE FAILED or EMERGENCY UPDATE Check your power source pull the power and then run the update again MAKE SURE THERE IS NO VIDEO SOURCE plugged into the unit and that there is only ONE SSD PRESENT If this process fails twice contact Support www Gemini444 com 34 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Specifications Specifications HD SDI SMPTE 292M HD SDI Dual Link SMPTE 372M HD SDI 3G SMPTE 424M Video Standards Video Formats 1080p23 98 25 1080p24 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 2048x1080p23 98 24 Planned Video UO Four BNCs 2 Input 2 output One HDMI Type C Output Planned Record Features Uncompressed RGB 10 Bit 4 4 4 Recording into DPX file format audio recorded into WAV file Spans across drives for longer record times or Record simultaneously to both drives Planned Video can be recorded with or without baked in LUTs Planned Reel Number Scene Number Take Number Shooting Day Camera Number and Project Name Playback Control SE of One or More files to Play Play Pause Fast Forward Rewind and Step S Log Log C Support Support for S Log Log C and user programmable 1D LUTs Planned Two Slots for 1 8
26. g record metadata is saved in various locations within the header of every DPX file This data is viewable in some software on a computer Additionally the metadata is stored in a separate XML file alongside the DPX files for a given record File Field Values for Data Input Included DPX Slate Info Reel Scene Take Day Input Device Name Input Device Serial Number XML FILE All metadata fields and additional clip information are stored for each recording HANDLING SSD CARDS READ THE FULL SAFE HANDLING DOCUMENT Avoid touching the connector end of the SSD s Avoid shocking the connector end of the SSD s via static electricity When inserting into the Gemini 4 4 4 make sure the label is facing the front of the unit see the proper placement in the image below Please be gentle when inserting the card Clasping the door over the card and gently pushing in the drawer will adequately connect the drive FORMATTING SSD CARDS WARNING BEFORE USING THE SSD S IT IS IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT THE SSD S IN THE GEMINI 4 4 4 ALL EXISTING DATA WILL BE LOST DURING THE FORMAT Formatting is a destructive process Any data on your SSD s that has not already been transferred to another medium will be lost forever Once this www Gemini444 com 164 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual process is started there is no way to recover the data Un format Utilities will not be able to recover the data Go to GEMINI
27. hich when chosen displays the Clip Scene and Take which will be used for the next recording Please refer to the Metadata discussion below e Fixed bug in which timecode would inappropriately repeat or skip from one DPX file to the next within a recording e Fixed rare 0 000001 pixel repetition within video frames e Lessened the sensitivity of scroll buttons when scrolling and adjusting values on the LCD screen e Added Support for CineFlex cameras with earlier firmware versions that do not comply with SMPTE Specs Dual link HD SDI signals will now be recognized appropriately from these cameras e Added Metadata functionality Metadata may be entered and edited through the Metadata tab along the left side of LCD screen in Live Rec Mode The Scene and Take fields along with the Clip Name for the next recording are displayed just above the timecode display which is located along the bottom row of the LCD screen when the Next Take info button is selected on the left bottom of LCD During Record Metadata is saved in various locations within the header of every DPX file the Metadata within the DPX header is viewable within some software programs on a computer and additionally the Metadata is stored in a separate XML file alongside the DPX files for a given recording www Gemini444 com 37 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Also the Metadata is stored within the DPX header e the Reel
28. http convergent design com LinkClick aspx fileticket CdmSeL04018 3d amp tabid 139 6 We generally recommend that you use the latest firmware http convergent design com FirmwareUpdates Gemini444 aspx 7 Test the unit and the SSD s with your camera in advance of the shoot Setup your camera exactly as you will for the shoot setup the Gemini 4 4 4 create some test footage and run this test footage through your Post workflow Ensure that your Post department can handle the full uncompressed workflow Full uncompressed video is great it is just different Many systems support DPX but not all 8 For editing DPX Files using Final Cut Pro please obtain GlueTools http gluetools com products html Select Cineon DPX Pro for Final Cut Studio 9 Obtain a way to back up your data in the field A good backup procedure is to have two backups stored on separate devices and have all of your footage checked visually prior to reformatting and reusing the SSD s 10 Purchase enough SSD s plus some extras Be certain that you have enough so that you can shoot while the backups are being made and the footage is being checked 11 While shooting during breaks playback you footage from within the Gemini 4 4 4 to check that everything is working fine But more importantly transfer you footage to a backup then play the footage from the backup to ensure that all is good 12 Call for support whenever you wish We strive to provide
29. i 4 4 4 or nanoFlash 5 Using any suitable DC power source 6 to 19 Volts DC with a 4 Pin Hirose connector Pin 1 amp 2 Must be Positive DC Voltage Pin 3 amp 4 Must be Negative or Ground Power Supply must supply at least 15W rr G WARNING Power input is limited to 6 19 Volt DC r e _oetilifWii lliS h Tei AC Power Supply Simply connect the 4 pin Hirose to 4 Pin Male XLR cable to the Female 4 Pin XLR connector on the AC Power Supply and plug SANI se into a suitable AC power source Gently turn to fit and click the Hirose connector into the Power 6 19V connector on the left of the Gemini 4 4 4 Do not force the power connector into the Remote Tally connector on the right side of the Gemini 4 4 4 Camera Using the supplied HD SDI cables or other high quality True 75 Ohm HD SDI cables with True 75 Ohm connectors connect your camera to SDI A or to both SDI A and SDI B for Dual Link Use of 50 Ohm and or low quality cables will cause the video signal to be intermittent www Gemini444 com 14 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual REGISTRATION If you haven t already you will need to register your Gemini 4 4 4 at www Gemini444 com to activate your unit Your information is private and used internally to send you firmware updates via email We highly encourage you to enter the optional information that we request This extra information is designed to help us provide product improve
30. ile still viewing the image and menus in the upright position This does not flip the recorded image Flipping of the recorded image will come with the 3D Option e Added LCD Screen LED Brightness setting Gemini gt Set gt LCD gt Brightness 20 to 100 Brightness adjustable in 10 increments e Added LTC timecode input source via remote port and adaptor cable Inputs gt Timecode gt Source LTC Timecode may be used in conjunction with the Record gt Trigger gt Timecode setting to start and stop recordings on the Gemini via incrementing Timecode for starting record and stopped Timecode for stopping record in the same manner as with Embedded SDI Timecode e Added current time date display via the System Status button lower left corner of LCD touch screen press button to bring up a larger System Status Info box e Beta support for 3G video inputs is included in this release Note Due to the addition of audio files XML files and Play List in this firmware release any SSD to be used for recording with the new firmware will first require a fresh formatting within the Gemini Recorder with the new firmware installed Additionally for any SSD s containing clips recorded on previous firmware the Gemini Recorder will not provide a Play List for these clips the only Play function will be Play All In order to play clips recorded with earlier firmware you must select the All function in the Play List and
31. ini 4 4 4 records in the highest quality possible no other recorder exceeds the image quality of the Gemini 4 4 4 The Gemini 4 4 4 records Full Uncompressed 4 4 4 RGB and also accepts 4 2 2 camera signals This ensures that 100 of the quality of your video signal will be maintained There are no signal losses no artifacts and no loss of quality whatsoever This is especially important when recording Log video such as Sony S Log or Log C The precise values for each bit are recorded No bit values are changed in any way thus preserving the full integrity of your images Recording full 4 4 4 is the proper way to record S Log and Log C Recording 4 2 2 from a 4 4 4 capable camera is a compromise 4 2 2 to 4 4 4 UP CONVERSION The Gemini 4 4 4 records in DPX file format an industry standard for high end post processing To conform with widely used software that accepts the DPX file format the Gemini 4 4 4 automatically up converts up reses to 4 4 4 This is accomplished by using a sophisticated routine that uses the weighted average of nearby pixels to ensure that the 4 4 4 is of high quality even when the source video is 4 2 2 HD TOUCH SCREEN FOR RECORD AND PLAYBACK The Gemini 4 4 4 is easily controlled using the touch screen A Stylus is provided to prevent the LCD Monitor from being smudged www Gemini444 com 4 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual NOTE Your camera MUST be equipped to output 4 4 4 in order to use the uncompre
32. lds back to default values www Gemini444 com 39 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Trouble Shooting amp Support Please read the User Manual before contacting support We highly recommend that you follow these steps 1 UPDATE YOUR GEMINI Visit the Gemini 4 4 4 Firmware Updates page on the website and confirm that you are running the latest version Please refer to Firmware Updates on page 22 for more about checking the system for current version and updating http www convergent design com ProductUpdates Gemini444 aspx 2 VISIT OUR FORUM We have a very active forum and you may find the answer you are looking for as well as support from the Convergent Design community http Www dvinfo net forum convergent design nanoflash 3 REFER TO DOCUMENTATION Please read all of this User Manual as well as our Gemini 4 4 4 FAQs which document basic usage and help answer common questions 4 CONTACT US If you still haven t found a solution to your support needs we are always happy to help you 24 7 Support E Mail cdsupport at convergent design com Sales E Mail cdsales at convergent design com Main Telephone 720 221 3861 Sales and After Hours Support Telephone 719 930 1376 803 278 0941 Web Site http www convergent design com amp www Gemini444 com pr We appreciate your questions comments Vinnie feedback We ARE listening To reach out to us LET look for this link on our website or
33. ll have CLIPS An Empty Folder GEM UPDATE The Update Folder GEMINI UPD The Actual Firmware Update File 2 Use the Safely Remove Hardware option or shutdown restart your computer gracefully to ensure that the firmware has been completely transferred to the SSD 3 Otherwise the firmware update may not be successfully copied to the SSD and then the Gemini 4 4 4 will not find the firmware update 11 Ensure that you have adequate power to power the Gemini 4 4 4 either battery or AC Power The firmware update takes less than 5 minutes but please ensure that you have at least 30 minutes of battery time remaining to ensure safety 12 Power up the Gemini 4 4 4 13 Removing any video input cables 14 Remove all SSD s 15 Insert the SSD with the firmware update 16 Then power on the unit 17 You will see a Firmware Update screen if the file is on the SSD properly 18 Follow the On Screen Prompts to complete the firmware update 19 When complete it will say DONE PLEASE REMOVE UPDATE DRIVE Please remove the SSD The unit will then power off and back on automatically 20 If you wish to then reuse this SSD normally the case unless you have additional Gemini 4 4 4 s to update www Gemini444 com 33 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual a Insert the SSD back into the Gemini 4 4 4 b Click on Cancel to avoid performing the Firmware Update again c Reformat the SSD Click on Menu then Gemini th
34. ments as well as better products for you When you power up the Gemini for the e time it will automatically Pouce you anata vio a with a serial number that you will need for HTTP GEMINI444 COM your on line registration via the website PLEASE REGISTER YOUR UNIT AND 1 Tap the OK button when you are ready to proceed 2 Enter Unit Activation Key using the and buttons Press OK 3 Activation is complete if you have received the Unit Activation Successful in the Status Line SETTING DATE amp TIME The Gemini Set Time and Gemini Set Date menu items are used to set the internal clock of the Gemini 4 4 4 which keeps time even when there is no external power connected to the unit SETTING METADATA When Gemini 4 4 4 is in Rec Mode you can edit Metadata Tap the Metadata Menu Quick Key to reveal the following editable data Reel Scene Take Day Camera and Project KA a I TAKE This information is stored until changed or power is DAY removed CAMERA Some of the metadata is displayed for each clip in Play PROJECT Mode including Scene Take Timecode Date Time and Shooting Day www Gemini444 com 15 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual To edit simply tap the field you would like to edit then tap the character field to reveal a character toggle You may edit multiple fields before choosing OK to save your changes or X to revert to previous DPX HEADER METADATA Durin
35. mini 4 4 4 User Manual RECORDING Recording Time Media a 1080024 4 4 4 1080025 4 4 4 256GB SSD x1 256GB SSD x2 5126B SSD e s Recording Instructions Are you ready to capture the ultimate quality The following will walk you through a successful recording 1 Assure you have an appropriate power supply 2 Make sure any and all necessary settings have been programmed and saved See Preparations Setting Metadata page xxx 3 Insert at least one Convergent Design SSD card into either Slot 1 or Slot 2 or insert one in each slot For more information on Handling SSD Cards visit page 14 The LED SSD Drive Indicator light should be green If so proceed to step 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If the SSD Indicator s are NOT green try the following Orange SSD drive is initializing If it does not change after 30 seconds for 256GB 60 seconds for 512GB power cycle the unit Yellow Go to GEMINI gt SSD S gt FORMAT SSD 1 or 2 Nhite Ido roaomove the card and transfer the data 4 If the arrow gt is next to REC on the Mode Toggle you are ready to record If not tap the Mode once to toggle to REC mode 5 Make sure the System Status Indicator is green 6 Tap the Record Button to begin your Clip LIVE RECORD_ MODE 1 1 PIXEL APPLY LUT a fae ene fe 12 25 22 22 RH www Gemini444 com 18 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 7 Your clip is now recording Ple
36. nload Note You may reinstall an earlier version of the firmware if desired For Windows 7 Other Windows Computers will be similar See below for Mac instructions 8 Click on Save As 9 Navigate to the folder you just created 10 Click on Save The file you saved will be Gemini 1 0 105 zip but with the current firmware version number 11 Navigate to this folder and file You may just click on Open Folder 12 Double Click on this file It will be something like Gemini 1 0 105 zip but with the current firmware number 13 Click on Extract All Files 14 Click on Extract 15 Double Click on Gemini 1 0 105 or current firmware version number 16 Drag and Drop the GEM_UPDATE folder to your SSD Drive Listed under Computer on the left hand side of your screen Note The SSD may be No Name and it can be any Drive Letter but it will have a CLIPS folder on the drive Do not copy the firmware update into the CLIPS folder Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this folder without Encryption And Answer Yes to Do you want to copy this file without Encryption Skip over For Mac instructions to finish the update www Gemini444 com 32 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual For Mac 8 Start with Steps 1 through 8 above 9 Double click on the GEM_UPDATE X zip 10 Copy or Drag GEM_UPDATE folder to SSD For Both Mac and Windows PC continued 1 If done successfully you wi
37. nsfer Station PC For Windows 7 PC s Important First disable caching of the SSD within Windows to allow for consistent and correct display of files from 1 SSD insertion removal to the next To disable caching to the SSD 1 Insert the SSD label up into the provided Transfer Station and attach the Transfer Station to the Pc via the SATA port and the USB port which provides power 2 Within Windows Explorer find the Drive Letter associated with the just inserted SSD 256 or 512 GB SSD with 250 MB available 3 Right click the Drive Letter in the Drop down Menu choose Properties 4 Choose the Hardware tab 5 Inthe available list choose the option which begins C400 be sure to choose the C400 option and not a different drive 6 Click the Properties button 7 Choose the Change Settings button 8 Click the Policies tab 9 Turn off Cun check the Enable write cache option or in some versions of Windows 7 select check Quick Removal option 10 Press Ok and you re done This procedure may need to be repeated if a future insertion of an SSD creates a different Drive Letter within Windows Explorer If the Drive Letter does not www Gemini444 com 25 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual change from one insertion to the next the procedure does not need to be repeated If you are unable to perform the above For Windows 7 then you may power your
38. o set the name of the recorded files Additional Information For non zero timecode set your camera s timecode output Cif it has one Additional Information This mode is particularly useful when wanting to trigger a record session from your camera s record However your camera will most ikely output incrementing timecode while it is playing back video This will also trigger a record in the Gemini Therefore this setting may need to be turned off while your camera is in playback mode The last three digits will auto increment from one recording to the next IF you are using more than one Gemini unit it is recommended that at least the first two characters of this name be set different from one Gemini unit to the next 9 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual OUTPUT Sub Menu Sub Menu 2 On REC TALLY MODE MENU QUICK KEYS Menu Description When the Gemini is recording the SDI and HDMI output will display a red bar on the bottom of the screen to indicate an active record Nothing will be overlaid on the SDI or HDMI output of the Gemini SDI output as 4 2 2 works in both Rec and Play Mode Incoming video will be output as 4 4 4 Click to reveal main menu structure Click lt lt to collapse Hide Additional Information This red bar is not recorded in the Gemini If you are using a separate recorder to record the output of the Gemini turn this
39. or by using excessive force or rough handling e Anyloss or corruption of video or audio data recorded on the unit or any loss or corruption of data which is in any way associated with the Gemini 4 4 4 Obtaining an RMA It is our policy that all material and repair returns whether in warranty or not are only accepted if an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization Number has been issued for the products being returned E mail Convergent Design at cdsupport at convergent design com to obtain an RMA number for a faulty unit or call 720 221 3861 7 30 am to 5 pm Colorado USA time Items must be returned within 15 days of receiving your RMA number Returned product must be securely packaged and must have the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the package RMA numbers and return address may be obtained from Technical Support Convergent Design RMA 4465 Northpark Drive 400 Colorado Springs CO 80907 EMAIL cdsupport convergent design com WEBSITE www convergent design com or www gemini444 com Phone 720 221 3861 Preferred Denver Time or 866 654 0080 or 803 278 0941 For After Hours Support 24 7 719 930 1376 For After Hours Support 24 7 Transit damage caused by inadequate packaging also invalidates the warranty agreement Please ship the unit in its original packaging if possible Within the United States the unit may be shipped directly to Convergent Design once an RMA is obtained w
40. ssed 4 4 4 functionality of the Gemini A 4 2 2 signal will be up resed to 4 4 4 DUAL SSD The Gemini 4 4 4 is unique in that is supports two SSD s for both recording and playback To extend recording time a recording can automatically span from one SSD to another This is fully automatic S LOG and LOG C SUPPORT Many features are built into the Gemini 4 4 4 for supporting Log footage A menu option easily allows one to apply a built in LUT Lookup Table to native S Log footage The LUT is applied to the LCD and HD SDI outputs LOG RECORDING The Gemini 4 4 4 is ideally suited for recording Sony S Log and also supports Log C DUAL LINK SDI The Gemini supports dual link 1 5Ghz HD SDI Input for 4 4 4 recording HIGH PERFORMANCE SSD S The Gemini 4 4 4 SSD s are specially picked for their performance and reliability These SSD s are capable of reading at greater than 400Mbps making transfer of files very quick You ll find these Convergent Design SSD s available through our Dealers at affordable rates FAST BOOT TIME You can expect your Gemini 4 4 4 to power up and be ready for recording in approximately 12 seconds or less after applying power www Gemini444 com 5 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual GEMINI 4 4 4 ANATOMY SSD Drive 1 SSD Drive 2 LLL TT TT e Gemins 4 4 4 Recorder Convergent Design GEMINI INPUTS RECORD OUTPUTS 3D 08 176m 100 0 2 Quin 0 HD Touch Lee Screen Monitor Fe
41. world class support 24 7 If you don t reach us at one number try another Support Contact Info See Page 40 www Gemini444 com 12 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual 13 Ensure that camera viewfinder data is not being sent to the Gemini 4 4 4 Record a test and then play it back If you see viewfinder data while you are recording or on playback there is a major problem and your camera settings must be changed 14 Do not use Beta firmware for production work 15 Do not over tighten the x 20 or 3 8 x 16 screws You can damage the case 16 Please do not open the Gemini 4 4 4 case as this voids the warranty 17 Here isa tip to help your shoot be a success The most successful teams plan ahead and check out all of their gear in advance 18 Never format an SSD unless you are certain that the footage has been transferred and checked To be safe wait until you have the footage in two places 19 Never attempt to write files to the SSD nor delete files off the SSD and then reuse the SSD in the Gemini 4 4 4 20 It is acceptable to upload files from an SSD using our Transfer Station then reinsert the same SSD into the Gemini 4 4 4 so that you can continue shooting But as noted above do not delete files off the SSD then attempt to shoot more 21 Always format the SSD s in the Gemini 4 4 4 Formatting an SSD in another device is not acceptable 22 Never put the Gemini 4 4 4 in a confined enclosure it needs access
42. ww Gemini444 com 42 Page Gemini 4 4 4 User Manual Outside the United States please coordinate with your dealer which will then coordinate with our distributor for your part of the world Our goal is to ensure that the units are shipped properly and that the units will clear customs without incurring extra charges In some cases your local dealer or distributor may be able to provide you with a loaner unit All products must be shipped prepaid to Convergent Design or preferably through the dealer from which the unit was purchased if outside the US If you purchased the unit from a dealer outside of your normal trading zone then you may be charged for return shipping to your location For insurance reasons Convergent Design cannot accept any product that is returned via U S Postal Service Returns will be accepted from Federal Express UPS DHL or other comparable freight carrier Products repaired out of warranty are shipped at customer s expense www Gemini444 com 43 Page
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